Etruscans
Fill in the blank: The Etruscans lived in an area __________ of Rome.
north
The Greeks settled in these southern regions of the Mediterranean.
What is Sicily and southern Italy?
This famous temple was built by King Tarquin.
This large outside theatre was known for hosting shows and battles.
What is the Colosseum?
The Etruscans were responsible for this architectural feature that Romans adopted and improved.
What is an arch?
The Greeks used this material that inspired Roman architecture and temples.
What is marble?
The word Capitol was developed from this Latin word for head.
What is caput?
A crown made of laurel wreaths was worn both by the rule of Rome, as well as the strongest athletes.
What is a laurel wreath?
The Etruscans enjoyed entertainment activities such as these.
What are chariot races and gladiator fights?
The Romans changed names of deities because the purpose is to defend and watch over Rome.
What are Greek gods?
These fortune tellers were respected members of Rome, because they could make predictions by watching the sky and animals.
What is an augur?
These works of art often decorated floors and walls.
What is a mosaic?
This feat of engineering was designed by Etruscans and used for water transportation.
What is an aqueduct?
The Etruscans and then the Romans improved on Greek alphabet to later become this essential language.
What is Latin?
Tarquin was responsible for these two improvements and projects that secured and protected the city.
What is a wall? What is a police force?
These large works of art were often carved from stone and depicted Roman rulers or gods.
What are sculptures?
Etruscans used ivory and wood to help ease mouth pain.
What is dentistry?
This form of art was both beautiful and functional.
What is pottery>
The legend surrounding these bundles of loose parchment paper and sentences written in Greek involved a woman who predicted the fortune of Rome.
What are the Sybilline Books?
This long robe was the daily outfit of ancient Romans.
What is a toga?